Highly acclaimed for combining tropical modernism with adaptability to climate change

Miami-based architecture firm STRANG has been awarded Firm of the Year at the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Florida Design & Honor Awards, marking its most significant recognition to date. Founded in 1998 by Max Strang, the practice is acclaimed for its "environmental modernism," a climate-responsive design philosophy that has shaped Florida’s architectural landscape.

Rock House
Photo credit: Claudio Manzoni

Known for modern residences that blend resilience and regional sensitivity, STRANG has previously earned top accolades, including a place on Forbes’ 2025 Top 200 Residential Architects list, The Architect’s Newspaper’s Best Practice award, and multiple honors from AIA Miami, AIA Florida, and AIA Gulf Coast. The firm also drew praise for restoration work on the historic Gene Leedy Home + Office.

Max Strang himself is a decorated figure in the field, a Fellow of the AIA since 2016 and recipient of AIA Florida’s Medal of Honor for Design, AIA Miami’s Silver Medal, and Architect of the Year title. His design ethos—deeply influenced by Florida’s tropical climate and the challenges of climate change—has positioned STRANG as an international voice for regional modernism. Most recently, Wallpaper Magazine named Strang a "Tastemaker” in its USA 400 feature, calling him “a prolific Miami architect who brings tropical modern to the 21st century."

Select Projects

• Rock House
  Coconut Grove, Florida
  2005 AIA Florida Award of Excellence

Rock House
Photo credit: Claudio Manzoni

• Hucker Residence
  Coconut Grove, Florida

Hucker Residence
Photo credit: Claudio Manzoni

Hucker Residence
Photo credit: Claudio Manzoni

• Rain Garden Apartments
  Winter Haven, Florida
  2015 AIA Miami Award of Excellence
  2016 AIA Florida Merit Award for Masonry

Rain Garden Apartments
Photo credit:
Calder Wilson

Rain Garden Apartments
Photo credit: Max Strang

• Ballast Trail Residence
  The Florida Keys
  2017 AIA Miami Award of Excellence
  2017 AIA Florida Award of Excellence

Ballast Trail Residence
Photo credit: Claudio Manzoni

Ballast Trail Residence
Photo credit: Mark Seelen

• Bass Residence
  Coconut Grove, Florida
  2017 AIA Miami Award of Excellence

Bass Residence
Photo credit:
Claudio Manzoni

Bass Residence
Photo credit: Claudio Manzoni

• Five Palms
  Miami Beach, Florida

Five Palms
Photo credit: Claudio Manzoni

Five Palms
Photo credit: Claudio Manzoni

• River’s Reach
  Fort Lauderdale, Florida

River's Reach
Photo credit: Claudio Manzoni

River's Reach
Photo credit: Claudio Manzoni

• Tarpon Bend
  Fort Lauderdale, Florida
  2012 AIA Florida Award of Excellence

Tarpon Bend
Photo credit: Kris Tamburello

Tarpon Bend
Photo credit: Calder Wilson

• Angel Oaks
  Miami, Florida
  2023 AIA Miami Award of Excellence
  2023 AIA Florida Award of Excellence

Angel Oaks
Photo credit: Kris Tamburello

Angel Oaks
Photo credit: Kris Tamburello

• Wildwood Residence
  Coconut Grove, Florida
  2023 AIA Miami Award of Excellence
  2023 AIA Florida Award of Excellence

Wildwood Residence
Photo credit: Kris Tamburello

Wildwood Residence
Photo credit: Kris Tamburello

• Kiaora Residence
  Coconut Grove, Florida

Kiaora Residence
Photo credit: Kris Tamburello

Kiaora Residence
Photo credit: Kris Tamburello

• Van der Vlugt Residence
  Key Largo, Florida
  2024 AIA Miami Award of Excellence
  2025 AIA Florida Award of Excellence

Van der Vlugt Residence
Photo credit: Kris Tamburello

Van der Vlugt Residence
Photo credit: Kris Tamburello

STRANG

Founded in 1998 by Max Strang, FAIA, STRANG is a leading Miami-based design firm revered for advancing the principles of Environmental Modernism in extraordinary locations worldwide. The firm’s distinguished and award-winning portfolio is deeply rooted in Florida, with projects spanning the Caribbean, the Florida Keys, Colorado, The Bahamas, The Dominican Republic, and the United Arab Emirates.

STRANG’s design approach proactively considers the future impact of climate change on residential and urban development, with iconic designs thoughtfully integrating with South Florida’s subtropical climate.